Peter Williams (swimmer)
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Peter Rowan Williams (born 20 June 1968) is a South African former swimmer who set a world record in the 50 metre freestyle.[1] He placed third in the 50 metre freestyle at the 1994 Commonwealth Games, and fourth at the 1992 Summer Olympics. At the Olympics he also competed on the South African teams in 4×100 metre freestyle relay and 4×100 metre medley relay, but without reaching the final.
Williams was also managed by Hall of Fame Coach Charles McCaffree, who coached at Michigan State University.[2]
See also
[edit]- List of Commonwealth Games medallists in swimming (men)
- World record progression 50 metres freestyle
References
[edit]- ^ "Swimhistory". swimhistory.co.za. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Michigan State University Archives, Charles McCaffree Jr". Retrieved 18 June 2023.
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